Crazy Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Crazy Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken stock; 1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled; 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 small dried red pepper, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon hot-red-pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger slices, plus 2 tablespoons of their syrup (available in Asian groceries); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 4 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 cups vegetable oil; 6 fresh egg roll wrappers, cut into 2- inch ribbons; 1 1/2 ounces rice vermicelli; 1 cup cooked shredded chicken; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into thin strips; 1 bunch fresh coriander, coarsely chopped; 1 cup mung-bean sprouts; 7 medium scallions, coarsely chopped; 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled; 1 1/2 cups shaved almonds, lightly toasted and cooled; 2 tablespoons of pickled red ginger syrup (available in Asian groceries)

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken stock
1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small dried red pepper, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon hot-red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger slices, plus 2 tablespoons of their syrup (available in Asian groceries)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cups vegetable oil
6 fresh egg roll wrappers, cut into 2- inch ribbons
1 1/2 ounces rice vermicelli
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into thin strips
1 bunch fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1 cup mung-bean sprouts
7 medium scallions, coarsely chopped
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled
1 1/2 cups shaved almonds, lightly toasted and cooled
2 tablespoons of pickled red ginger syrup (available in Asian groceries)

1
To make the dressing, heat the stock in a small saucepan.
2
Move stock to a blender, then briefly puree a 2-inch piece of the ginger with the stock.
3
Strain and discard the ginger.
4
Mince the remaining ginger and the garlic and add to the strained broth along with the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.
5
Let the dressing sit for an hour.
6
To make the salad, heat the oil to 400 degrees in a deep frying pan.
7
The oil will dimple slightly but should not smoke.
8
Add half of the wrappers and fry, turning until golden.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Allow the oil to return to 400 degrees and repeat with remaining wrappers.
11
Heat the oil again to 400 degrees and fry the vermicelli.
12
The noodles will puff up and turn opaque in 5 to 10 seconds.
13
Turn and let the other side puff up.
14
Remove from oil and drain.
15
Once cool, break the vermicelli into pieces about 3 inches long.
16
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, cilantro, sprouts and scallions.
17
Toss well.
18
Add the dressing and toss again.
19
Let sit for 5 minutes.
20
Add the remaining ingredients, toss and serve.

3024

kcal

Calories

276

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken stock, 1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled, 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Crazy Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crazy Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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